How to apply: MFA in creative writing  

Application materials and checklist

Listed below are the application materials that need to be completed.

There are three sections to the application process; only the graduate school section and the MA in creative writing section are required. The third section, the graduate assistantship application, details information for those who wish to pursue a graduate assistantship.

Section one: 

Graduate school application (required)

Section two: 

Once you have created an online account with the Gradate College, the online application system will ask you for the following:

• official transcripts
• TOEFL score (international students)
• statement of purpose discussing your interest in graduate study in creative writing (1-2 pages)
• a 10-20 page manuscript of original poetry, nonfiction or fiction (Note: Applicants can apply in fiction, nonfiction and poetry, but need to include a 10-20 page manuscript for each genre.)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

Section three: Graduate Teaching Assistantship Application

• Graduate Teaching Assistantship Application Form (If you are a new applicant, you may apply for the teaching assistantship within the graduate college application linked above. If you are a returning student, you may use this form.)
• Statement for Graduate Teaching Assistantship
• copies of transcripts
• three letters of recommendation referencing your teaching/work experience (You may use the same letters as above. Please ask your letter-writers to address your teaching skills or potential).

Deadline information

Applications are reviewed year round for program admission; however, there are application deadlines for each semester:

• fall - February 1, to be considered for a graduate assistantship or tuition waiver. Applications will be reviewed after that deadline if space is available. 
• spring - November 15